Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Applied Physics PHD Programme By Graduate School, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Applied Physics (AP) focuses on five research areas: (1) Green Energy & Carbon Neutrality, (2) Machine Learning & Computational Physics, (3) Nanomaterials & Micro/Nanoelectronics, (4) Photonics, Plasmonics & Optoelectronics, and (5) Quantum Physics & Devices. Through our long term drive for academic excellence, AP has achieved outstanding results, including publications in internationally renowned journals, awards by local and international institutes, patents, elected fellowships in well-recognised international academic societies, and grants from government and industrial bodies. For more information, please visit our departmental website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ap/. 

Strengths of the Department

AP treasures our tradition of maintaining strong links with local industries and offering application-oriented curricula. Our active engagement in research and consultancy work has been recognised by both academia and industry. The research quality of our staff members and postgraduate students has also received recognition through research awards, grants, fellowships and scholarships.

AP achieved outstanding performance in the latest Research Assessment Exercise 2020 (RAE 2020) of the University Grants Committee (UGC). Among our submitted research outputs, impact cases and research environment statement, 98% were rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” - a remarkable improvement from our performance in RAE 2014. AP has attained the highest percentage of “world-leading” research work in the Category “Materials Science & Materials Technology”. We also ranked first amongst all physics departments in local universities, with the highest percentage of “world-leading” research work.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Applied Physics (AP) focuses on five research areas: (1) Green Energy & Carbon Neutrality, (2) Machine Learning & Computational Physics, (3) Nanomaterials & Micro/Nanoelectronics, (4) Photonics, Plasmonics & Optoelectronics, and (5) Quantum Physics & Devices. Through our long term drive for academic excellence, AP has achieved outstanding results, including publications in internationally renowned journals, awards by local and international institutes, patents, elected fellowships in well-recognised international academic societies, and grants from government and industrial bodies. For more information, please visit our departmental website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ap/. 

Strengths of the Department

AP treasures our tradition of maintaining strong links with local industries and offering application-oriented curricula. Our active engagement in research and consultancy work has been recognised by both academia and industry. The research quality of our staff members and postgraduate students has also received recognition through research awards, grants, fellowships and scholarships.

AP achieved outstanding performance in the latest Research Assessment Exercise 2020 (RAE 2020) of the University Grants Committee (UGC). Among our submitted research outputs, impact cases and research environment statement, 98% were rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” - a remarkable improvement from our performance in RAE 2014. AP has attained the highest percentage of “world-leading” research work in the Category “Materials Science & Materials Technology”. We also ranked first amongst all physics departments in local universities, with the highest percentage of “world-leading” research work.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
80+

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (2-year full-time/4-year part-time)

At least hold a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours or above (or equivalent qualification) conferred by a recognised university

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (3-year full-time/6-year part-time)

Normally hold a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (4-year full-time/8-year part-time)

Normally hold:

  • A Master’s degree and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university

3 Years
Sep

International
10,794 USD

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